Chennai - Chennai Port is set to undergo a major expansion with the revival of its ambitious Outer Harbour Project, planned at an estimated cost of ₹8,000 crore. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by 2031, significantly boosting the port’s capacity and enabling it to handle some of the world’s largest vessels.

Officials from the Chennai Port Authority said the proposed Outer Harbour will be developed seaward, beyond the existing harbour line, to create additional capacity and reduce logistics time and costs. With a planned draft of over 20 metres . . .